Classic Car Photographer

Company Overview The company is a leading auction house specializing in collector cars, vintage motorcycles, and road art. With a rich history spanning over three decades, it hosts numerous high-profile auctions each year, bringing together enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to celebrate automotive excellence.

Staff Photographer:

We are seeking a creative and experienced individual to join our team in the dynamic field of automotive Photography. As a key member of our photography department, you will not only be responsible for composing and capturing stunning visuals of classic cars, motorcycles, and road art. You will also play a crucial role in engaging collectors and clients to bring their visions to life. From enhancing subjects with expert lighting techniques to traveling to auctions to capture exhilarating moments, your role will be diverse and exciting. If you have a keen eye for detail, a robust portfolio showcasing your previous automotive photography work, and a customer-focused approach, we invite you to join us on this thrilling journey.

Responsibilities :

Listing Photography on location: Travel to various locations both local and out of state to photograph classic cars, motorcycles and road art collections . Collaborate with collectors and our presentation team to ensure the desired aesthetic and settings are achieved. Produce quality image sets for use on the web, in Auction Catalogs, and other publications. Subject Compostion/Post Production Analyze and decide how to compose subjects, including classic cars, motorcycles and occasional road art. Choose and set optimal camera settings for capturing high-resolution in-house photos. Edit images in a timely manner as needed to ensure a high-quality final image set.

Customer Collaboration:

Engage with collectors and clients to understand their vision and preferences. Communicate effectively to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment with their expectations. Provide guidance and recommendations based on expertise to enhance the overall photographic experience. Work with various collectors to photograph their vehicles in diverse locations across the U.S. Act as a representative of the Mecum brand by maintaining a professional demeanor.

Team Collaboration:

Collaborate with the other photographers and our presentation team to create visually appealing images for auction catalogs.

Auction Photography:

Travel to auctions to capture optimal moments that evoke emotion and excitement. Collaborate with our presentation team to fulfill specific images requests for uses by our marketing team and other departments

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Photography preferred. 3 plus years of commercial photography experience. Previous experience in shooting automobiles is required. Showcase a current portfolio demonstrating past work, particularly in classic car photography. Passion and knowledge of classic cars is a requirement. Extensive knowledge of cameras, lighting, composition, and photo styling. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop for post-processing. Ability to work closely with customers, understand their preferences and deliver results that meet or exceed expectations. Must be comfortable with and available for frequent travel both in and out of state as required by the job demands.

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $55,000

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have over three years of experience in commercial photography? Can you provide your car photography portfolio with your application? Are you able to work at our home office in Walworth, WI?

Willingness to travel:

75% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road